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Jesse Sanchez / Jesse Sanchez at the Park:
Yasmany Tomas to D-backs — Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas and the D-backs have agreed to a six-year deal worth $68.5 million, according to industry sources. — The Tomas deal will include an opt-out after four years and is pending a physical, the sources said. The D-backs have not confirmed the agreement.
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Source: Tomas agrees to six-year deal with D-backs — 3/6/13: Yasmany Tomas launches a deep home run to left-center field to give Cuba a 1-0 lead against Japan in the World Baseball Classic — Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas and the D-backs have agreed to a six-year deal worth $68.5 million, according to industry sources.
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Seeking offensive help, Boston's Cespedes emerges as potential match — Corey Brock phones in to #PadresSH to discuss the Padres' offseason plans — SAN DIEGO — After trying unsuccessfully to sign free agent Pablo Sandoval to what would have been the largest contract in club history …
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Chris Denorfia / Plain Dealer:
Chase Headley off Cleveland Indians radar, but Chris Denorfia, Kendrys Morales possible targets — Outfielder Chris Denorfia, who started last season with San Diego and finished it with Seattle, is a free agent the Indians have shown some interest in this offseason. (Pat Sullivan/Associated Press)
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees won't get into bidding war for Chase Headley, according to source — Headley is primed to cash in after the recent mega deals signed by Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez. But the Yankees won't break the bank to keep him. 'If they have to go with (Martin) Prado at third, they're not afraid to do that.'
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Pablo Sandoval / Plain Dealer:
Boston Red Sox prove (once again) that competitive balance in baseball will never exist — Third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who helped the Giants win the World Series last month, signed a five-year $95 million deal with the Red Sox on Tuesday. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press)
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Headley stands to gain from Panda, Hanley deals
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Free agent may be prime candidate to add defense at hot corner
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Giants think big post Panda: Upton, Tomas, Cruz, even Scherzer on menu — The Giants will turn their attention to names like Max Scherzer (USATSI) — The World Series champion Giants, perhaps just a little surprised to see the beloved man they call Panda fly off to Boston …
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ESPN.com:
Source: Lester, Giants will meet next week
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MLB.com:
Poll of media members would send Unit, Biggio, Smoltz, Pedro to Cooperstown — With the Hall of Fame still fresh on everyone's mind, we thought it would be fun — yes, fun! — to look ahead to next year's Hall of Fame class. — We asked a panel of 40 media members from across the spectrum …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Sign Ernesto Frieri, Designate Sean Rodriguez — The Rays announced that they have signed right-hander Ernesto Frieri to a one-year, Major League contract. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets that Frieri, a client of agent Matt Colleran, will earn an $800K base salary and can take home …
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Jimmy Rollins is pricey, could again be available in May — The Yankees had interest in acquiring Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins, but are moving on since the asking price is too high, according to ESPN's Jason Stark (Twitter, Nov. 26). — The Mets also contacted the Phillies about acquiring Rollins …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Time right for Phils to trade Hamels? — While a deal involving the lefty may happen this winter, don't bet the house on it — Cole Hamels' current contract is guaranteed to pay him $96 million through the 2018 season. — That flurry of Red Sox free-agent signings had barely surfaced …
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MLB.com:
Blue Jays set 2015 promotional/events schedule — The TORONTO BLUE JAYS 2015 EVENTS and PROMOTIONAL schedule focuses on some established fan favourite quality giveaway items and new theme days, events and programs. The 2015 Promotions and Events calendar will have something for everyone …
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Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
UM wants Golden to return; UM bowl update; Marlins trade talks; Dolphins, Heat chatter — WEDNESDAY BUZZ COLUMN — Regardless of how this season ends, the University of Miami indicated this week that it wants Al Golden to remain the Hurricanes' football coach, which isn't a surprise but should end any speculation about the matter.
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